Overview

• L’îlot owner Olivier Vincent announced on Facebook that parties not matching reserved guest numbers will incur a €15 surcharge for each missing or additional diner.
• The fine was prompted by repeated booking adjustments and no-shows that have challenged the small restaurant’s scheduling and staff planning since the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Facebook post reached over 27,000 views within 24 hours and drew mixed feedback from patrons concerned about emergencies and supporters praising accountability.
• Vincent stressed that with widespread mobile phone use diners have ample opportunity to notify the restaurant of changes in head count.
• L’îlot, a 20-seat venue in Amboise known for its inventive gourmet plates, maintains a 4.7-star Google rating despite the debate over its new policy.